So… we’ll be on vacation next week (so no Friday Update then), and this week will be short and sweet – I have to finish packing! Just thought you’d like to see my latest pieces of artwork! These were mailed to my friends down South a week ago; so now I can finally reveal them!
The first is a painting I did for my friend Shelley Owens, in memory of her sweet Dad Hubbard Owens. Hubbard flew to eternity this past December, and I wanted to do something special for Shelley to remember him by. He was so kind, loving, and happy, and Shelley loved him very much. When I began to pray about what to paint, God kept giving me a vision of a bird. I was reminded in scripture how He cares for the sparrows, and all the other symbols of doves in the Bible; the dove that descended on Jesus (a symbol of the Holy Spirit), and the dove that brought back an olive branch after the flood (a symbol of new life after death).
So, I painted a Dove, flying to the heavens for Shelley. The colors are symbolic; blue represents happiness and peace; white symbolizes purity & light. The words represent everything her Dad experienced the day he went to be with Jesus. They also represent everything God wants to give Shelley, as her heart is broken and she is missing her sweet Dad.
I hope it is a beautiful reminder of the wonderful man your Daddy was…
and a reminder of the Heavenly Father’s love for you!
The next two paintings were a gift for my friends Kira & Oliver Aaron. I met Oliver in college when we worked across the hall from each other on campus; I worked in the Auburn Admissions office, and Oliver worked in the Financial Aide office. A few years later I was blessed to meet the love of his life, Kira, when she became my co-worker in Admissions. She and I hit it off immediately; it’s impossible not to love her sweet spirit and love for laughter! Add in the fact that she loves Jesus, Auburn, Pageants, & Music and we were destined to be friends!
I cherished Kira & Oliver’s friendship throughout college and was honored to sing at their wedding two years ago. When I found out they were expecting I was THRILLED! Their little girl is due in May, so I have been working on these pieces for her nursery.
you are going to have two of the coolest, sweetest parents in the world!
I can’t wait to meet you and watch you grow up!
I hope these complement it well! 😉
So far, all the paintings I’ve done have been gifts, but I am open to selling some pieces!
If you are ever interested in hiring me to do a painting, please contact me.
My availability depends on my schedule… so the sooner you get in contact with me the better! 🙂
Good Job! I LOVE them all but the dove is especially beautiful. Get packing…hope you have a blast where ever that wonderful husband of yours is taking you! You’re very lucky to have been blessed by such a special “Godly” man. You should count your blessing daily! (Tell Rusty he can pay me later!ha!)Love you both BUNCHES, Mom